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Jammes Family History

Jammes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: James, Hammes, Jaimes, Mammen, Hammer, Ames, Jarmer, Kammer, Hamme

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Where is the Jammes family from?

You can see how Jammes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jammes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jammes families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Jammes family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Jammes's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Jammes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Jammes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jammes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 183 immigration records available for the last name Jammes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Jammes. For the veterans among your Jammes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jammes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jammes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jammes in 1967 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jammes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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